Dana (nee Fogarty) Mitchell.  28 years. Dana passed peacefully into eternal life surrounded by her family on September 7, 2013.  Although Dana could not escape the illness which had afflicted her since January 2012, she exhibited a level of courage and strength rarely found.  The entire Canaryville community mourns the loss of this amazing woman and the promise her future held. Dana accomplished much in the short time she was with us.  She was a graduate of St. Gabriel School, Mother McAuley High School, obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois State University and a Masters Degree from Kent State University. Dana was the beloved wife of Dale Mitchell, Jr. Loving daughter of Joseph and Eileen (nee Goga) Fogarty.  Dearest sister of Michael, Kallie, Ryan, Maura and Matthew.  Devoted granddaughter of Anita (nee D’Asto) Goga and James (Anita) Goga, and the late Carl (Rose) Fogarty. Daughter -in-law to Irene and the late Dale Mitchell, Sr. Dear sister-in-law of Steve (Holly) Mitchell, Charlotte (Jim) Galey, Robert (Dana) Mitchell, and Melanie (Robert) Bilkey. Fond niece, aunt and cousin to many. Cherished friend to all who knew her.  Dana’s tragic and all too early passing is deeply felt throughout the Mitchell, Fogarty, Goga and D’Asto families who wish to express their thanks to all of Dana’s friends and extended family for their support and prayers. Funeral services 8:45 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2013, from the Thomas McInerney Sons Funeral Home, 4635 South Wallace Street, Chicago, IL 60609.  Mass of the Resurrection 10:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel Church.  Visitation Wednesday September 11, 2013, 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  (773) 268-0703 

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